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Thangka image of Nagarjuna.
Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Quiz questions for Precious Garland: Verses 25-36

Part 2 of quiz questions, covering verses 25-36, to review understanding of the talks on…

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Far-reaching wisdom

How wisdom is conjoined with the other far-reaching practices to eliminate ignorance, the cause of…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Gomchen lamrim review: How to rely on the teachings ...

A review of salient points of the first sections of the text on the qualities…

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Thangka image of Nagarjuna.
Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Quiz questions for Precious Garland: Intro to verse 24

Questions to review understanding of the talks on Nagarjuna’s "Precious Garland of Advice for a…

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Western Monastics

An American Buddhist abbess

An interview with Wisdom Publications discussing the vision for Sravasti Abbey and the recently published…

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Gomchen Lamrim

How to take refuge in the Three Jewels

Reflecting on the distinguishing characteristics of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha and the benefits of…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 2: Verses 115-126

The problems of teaching emptiness to those who are unsuitable vessels. Creating the causes for…

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Engaged Buddhism

True liberty for all beings

A discussion about two emails related to Thanksgiving, one on compassion for animals, and the…

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Essence of a Human Life

Living in the joy of the Dharma

The dedication verse encourages us to turn away from the hustle and bustle of our…

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Essence of a Human Life

Putting the Dharma into practice

The importance of integrating the Dharma into everyday life, in whatever situations we encounter.

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Essence of a Human Life

Relying on the Dharma

How the Dharma is our only source of refuge at the time of death.

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